Quindici

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official_name = Comune di Quindici
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population_total = 3030
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population_density_km2 = 132
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gentilic = Quindicese
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postalcode = 83020
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Quindici is a town and "comune" of the province of Avellino in the Campania region of southern Italy.

Geography

Bracigliano, Forino, Lauro, Moschiano, Sarno and Siano are nearby towns.

History

The town's origins are ancient and unknown. There is a local legend that states that the town was founded by fifteen deserters of Barbarossa's army during the Middle Ages. This legend is completely unfounded; archeological evidence suggests that human settlements in the area date back to pre-Roman times. However it is Known that the Giarrusso Clan was the local "Boss". They left for the new world in the late 1800s.

There are many immigrant families from Quindici who settled in the North Eastern area of the United States, especially to the New Jersey towns of Hoboken, Paterson, and Springfield Mass. There is also a significant population of Quindicese living in Connecticut.

ights

The principal church is that of "Maria S.S. Delle Grazie" (Our Lady Of Grace). She is also the patron saint of the town. San Sebastiano (St. Sebastian) is also venerated.

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